Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Safety precautions when working on ignition system
| Risk of injury due to electric shock |
| The ignition system is under high-voltage when the engine is
running. Touching the ignition system may result in an electric shock. |
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Do not touch or disconnect ignition cables when the engine is
running or being turned at starter speed. |
| Risk of damage to components |
| If the engine is washed while running and if electric cables are
connected or disconnected, components may become damaged. |
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Switch off the ignition before connecting or disconnecting electric
cables. |
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Also, switch off the ignition before washing the engine. |
Risk of scalding due to hot coolant
The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is hot. Hot
steam/hot coolant can escape - risk of scalding.
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Other materials:
Removing and installing coupling rod
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Removing
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Loosen wheel bolts.
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Removing and installing tail light
Note
Removal and installation are described for the left side.
Removal and installation on the right side are carried out in
the same way.
If the event of a defective LED, the entire tail light needs
to be rene ...
Checking operation of belt buckle
Checking belt buckle
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Push latch plate into belt buckle until it engages audibly.
Check whether locking mechanism is properly engaged by pulling
firmly on belt webbing.
If latch plate fails ev ...
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